A second Teen Health Camp was held on Saturday April 7th at Kealakehe High School. The event was featured in West Hawaii Today newspaper. The Big Island Teen Health Camp drew about 35 students to Kealakehe High School on Saturday to…
High school student Chaden Shimaoka-Bello learned about meeting deadlines, reaching out for help from the community and staying organized. But the aloha spirit he included in each care package created for his Kamehameha Schools Hawaii senior legacy project flowed from…
For the little ones; Hilo hospital to improve obstetrics and pediatric units As the number of newborns on Hawaii Island continues to grow, Hilo Medical Center is looking to spruce up its obstetrics and pediatric units with a new look…
The Rotary Club of Hilo’s annual Brewfest in June was a roaring success, enabling the club to donate $13,200 each to two local nonprofit recipients in addition to adding to the club’s own foundation that helps local organizations.
At a recent Rotary Club meeting, Robin Benedict of the Friends of the Children’s Justice Center of East Hawaii along with Dr. Kay Nodling, Julie Tulang and Lisa Rantz of the Hilo Medical Center Foundation were on hand to accept the awards.
Hilo, Hawaii August 4, 2014…Patients at Hilo Medical Center will enjoy a ride in the new handy lift van that will transport them to dental, ophthalmologist, and other special appointments around Hilo. Hilo Medical Center Foundation president Julie Tulang presented…
The Hilo Medical Center Foundation and Hilo Medical Center welcome first residents of Hawaii Health System Corporation Primary Care Training Program! Family Medicine Residents Hamed Ahmadinia, MD and Ka’ohimanu Akiona, MD were welcomed with a reception on June 27th at…
Dear Community Members, We need you to email or write a letter to the Delegates listed below by sharing any personal story related to the need for a primary doctor for your family, friends, or employees. Please voice your support for full…
Hilo Medical Center Hospital (HMC) has earned the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™ for accreditation by demonstrating compliance with commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety in hospitals. The 3-year accreditation award recognizes HMC’s dedication to continuous…
On January 24, Hilo Medical Center hosted a talk story session for Senator Brian Schatz to receive input from healthcare providers in East Hawaii about rural healthcare and physician shortage. Chief Executive Officer of the Hilo Medical Center Hospital, Howard…
Medical Center Foundation (HMCF) President, Julie Tulang and Lori Rogers, Executive Director had the privilege of representing the HMCF and Adopt-a-room Project on Sept. 12 at Kahua Ranch for the BOH Monty Richards Community Award. Thank you to our wonderful…
On June 1, 2013, the Rotary Club of Hilo hosted their first Brewfest on the grounds of the Wainaku Executive Center. The Brewfest offered samples of 20 different beers, both locally and from the mainland. Foundation Executive Director Lori Rogers…
At the September 5, 2013, Board meeting, Hilo Medical Center Foundation Board Member Chuck Erskine said that, on behalf of First Hawaiian Bank, he was proud to present a check for $18,500 for the Foundation’s Adopt-A-Room campaign. The check will…
At the Hilo Medical Center Foundation’s Annual meeting held on August 1, 2013, the Board of Trustees took a moment to recognize a Board Member who was leaving the Board after three years of dedicated service. Dr. Richard Robbins has…
Success!! Bill Signing Ceremony for HB 417 THANK YOU HAWAII RESIDENTS! Earlier this year during the Hawaii State Legislative Session, Senator Josh Green introduced House Bill 417 to the Senate. This bill appropriated funds to the Hawaii Health Service Corporation…
Through a generous anonymous donation, the Hilo Medical Center Foundation was very proud to be able to aid the Hilo Medical Center in going Smoke Free in May of 2013. On May 31, 2013 the Coalition for a Tobacco-Free Hawaii…
On May 17th, members of the Hilo Council for Family and Community Education (FCE) presented the Hilo Medical Center Foundation with books for newborns in the Hilo Medical Center’s Obstetrics Unit. The club’s giving is a part of the statewide…
On May 5, 2013, the Rotary Club of South Hilo hosted their Hilo Huli on Coconut Island. Tickets were $45 in advance and $65 at the gate. The Huli offers over 20 stations of exquisite food prepared by local chefs,…
Saturday, February 23rd, the Hilo Medical Center Foundation joined Dr. Kristine McCoy, the Residency Director at the Hawaii Island Family Medicine Clinic, hosting local physicians and community members to visit the River Cottage on the campus of Hilo Medical Center.…
For the last few years, the Hilo Medical Center Foundation has helped to fund the Employee Recognition program at the Hilo Medical Center (HMC). The hospital had 8,608 acute admissions and 442 long-term-care admissions during fiscal year 2012. In addition,…
Hilo Medical Center Foundation has a productive year The Hilo Medical Center Foundation wrapped up 2012 with a long list of accomplishments that embraced its mission to support the Hilo Medical Center with projects that benefit the greater community. "We…
The Hilo Medical Center Foundation is excited to partner with Hilo Medical Center’s (HMC) Certified Diabetes Educator Becky Stubbs to bring Diabetes in Control classes to the HMC. The Foundation was able to secure a $50,000 grant to fund the…
Tuesday, March 13th, 2012 Big Island Weekly On March 2, 2012, under an early-morning rainbow above the Hilo Hospital, a blessing was done by Kahu Kimo Awai and a "Mahalo" party was held to thank the community groups and members…
February 22, 2012 By Sherry Bracken http://www.bigislandnewscenter.com/hilo-medical-center-ready-to-open-river-cottage-housing/ The Hilo Medical Center Foundation has announced completion of its project to renovate the Hospital “River Cottage” for use by medical students, family medicine residents, and nurse practitioner students who come to Hilo…
On a couple of rain-drenched, winter-break days in December, more than 30 volunteers from the Kiwanis Club of East Hawaii ohana donated some elbow grease toward prepping the exterior of the Hilo Medical Center's River Cottage for painting. CEO Fred…
Wednesday, October 5 4:07 am By Colin M. Stewart Tribune-Herald staff writer Hilo Medical Center Foundation members hope that recent efforts to renovate an old cottage behind the hospital will ultimately help address the Big Island doctor shortage. When young…
There are three new board members on the Hilo Medical Center Foundation board of directors, and they are well known in the local community. The Community Relations Manager from Hilo Medical Center sent this media release today: Hilo Medical Center…
On Saturday, July 16, the Hilo Medical Center Foundation was fortunate enough to have 27 Rotary members both from the Hilo Rotary Club and the South Hilo Rotary Club come out and spend their sweaty hard work on putting a…
Repair the River Cottage and They Will Come! Hilo Medical Center Foundation (HMCF) has launched a fundraising campaign to repair the hospital’s River Cottage to house medical students and residents rotating at the residency program, the hospital and community physicians…
See the video here! A newly purchased van will improve the quality of life of the residents at the Hilo Medical Center’s Extended Care Facility, officials say. Hilo Medical Center Foundation presented the keys to a new 14-passenger transport van…
by Colin M. Stewart Tribune-Herald Staff Writer For 20 years, Pearl “Aunty Nona” Kaho’okaulana, 71, worked as a bus driver in Hilo, delivering isle keiki to school and safely home again to their families. Now, she finds herself ailing, confined…
Hilo Medical Center Foundation presented the keys to a new 14-passenger transport van to Resident Council President Pearl “Aunty Nona” Kahookaulana of Hilo Medical Center’s Extended Care Facility. “We are pleased to present this van to our residents to improve…
Hilo Artist Christina Skaggs Donates Painting for Display in Hilo Medical Center Lobby March 16, 2011 – Hilo Medical Center Foundation received a “Secret Life of the Sea” painting by local Hilo artist Christina Skaggs. The newly refreshed hospital lobby…
